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Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
The current price is AU$393
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room.

Relax at the edge of the sea in beautiful Kakanui. Overlooking Campbells Bay with sea views from every room, we offer a comfortable and cosy experience. With therapeutic sounds of the beach within walking distance, and historic Oamaru only 14kms away, you can enjoy a bit of both worlds.

A 1970s crib that has been extended over time, resulting in a quirky layout with three interconnected bedrooms that come off the lounge (no hallway), and is most suitable for families or close friends.

Please note: the house has old fittings and carpet so that animals can stay. Still very comfortable though :)

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Melissa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only. Please leave butts in rubbish bin.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please discuss with manager first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: small tv with chromecast and dvds only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Discuss with manager first.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanside Retreat Kakanui
Oceanside Beach Retreat Kakanui
Oceanside Beach Retreat Private vacation home
Oceanside Beach Retreat Private vacation home Kakanui

About the area

Map
Kakanui, Kakanui

What's nearby

  • Steampunk HQ - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Moeraki Boulders - 27 min drive - 30.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast Restaurant & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Totara Estate - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maheno Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. ?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. on 14 Mar 2025 start from AU$393.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. located?

This Kakanui holiday home is on the beach, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Te Hakapureirei Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oamaru Harbour and Totara Estate. Grainstore Gallery and St Lukes Anglican Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Quick visit before returning to uk
This was an ideal stay with our family. Very comfy, great beaches and located conveniently for town and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney S.

Fantastic views
Awesome bach loved location and was a very cosy and comfortable bach suited us just fine. Thank you will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Dog friendly beach house bliss
Absolutely fabulous stay, beautiful location and bach met all our needs. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa A.

Delightful stay
This is a classic Kiwi bach with many of the original charms still intact. Appropriately priced, the house is very warm, clean and comfortable with fabulous sea views from every room. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Beach view
Amazing sea views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michele C.

Great views!!!
Lovely views. We saw a dolphin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Perfect
Such a wonderful homily place. Had everything we needed to make a night away relaxing and enjoyable. Will definitely be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Kakanui Beach house
Incredible views over the Azure blue ocean with less than 5mins to a great surf beach. The house had everything we needed - thank you 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Lovely spot
We really enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed and all the linen supplied was lovely, thank you for having us, we’re already working out when we can next go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Kakanui bach
Awesome place, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja H.

Million dollar oceanfront view
Lovely house with oceanfront view just as pictured we loved everything about it, decor was lovely with a coastal vibe and sunroom was my favorite spot. Would highly recommend staying there. Host was gracious and let us check out late to max out our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave B.

Awesome spot
Great place to stay. Quintessential kiwi crib. With some subtle refinements. Amazing views. Warm and cozy with the fire. A great spot for a family catch up or just a cozy couples weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Nice
Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

Beautiful spot, the most amazing views over the ocean.
Clean and comfortable. A lovely stay even with a brief storm, in fact the views made it better. Well equipped and handy to Oamaru if you need anything. A quick walk to the local break if you surf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley H.

A nice find
Perfect for a relaxed holiday. Had everything we needed. Having our dog with us a bonus. Regards Harpers
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Louise W., Oamaru

Real holiday
This “quirky” residence lived up to that description. A real retro feel but for us and 2 dogs it all worked out very well. Needed to be tech savvy to use TV etc. location great especially in regard to the sea - lots of beach walks available
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Arkadiusz D.

Amazing view!
We arrived in a very windy and stormy day. The view was spectacular and the road very quiet and a good feeling of privacy. The cottage was warm and clean although the carpet needs to be replaced. Generally - I saw the pictures and was reading the comments prior to arrival, so we knew where we are going and what I we’ve booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Debby R.

Great Views in tired extended holiday cottage
This cottage definitely needs refurbishing, shower controls faulty, conservatory roofing was flapping in the wind. Internal access has adjoining bedrooms. The ensuite bathroom needs a careful approach as steps down into it and overhead beam. However we enjoyed the views and our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Excellent would have liked to stay longer
First of all don’t you have older people stay three girls all in our eighties. No sure about about chrome cast a lot of folk couldn’t work that what is wrong with turning on the tv and getting a signal. Couldn’t get the electric blanket to work in the double bed room still a hot water bottled worked fine. Had a lovely stay and spent a lot of dollars in oamaru
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

karen p.

steps
loved our stay but our we dog (marley) found getting up steps hard as has arthritis in his back legs otherwise things were good great area to stay in if you want to just relax. Nice if there were hand rail for us oldies on back steps. oh to be old
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Arrived to find a building site
Booked 12 months in advance as part of a present for my wife. I received check-in details two days before arrival. When we arrived, the house was surrounded by scaffolding, was missing windows, had warning signs for live wires, and had builders on-site doing extensive internal repairs. It was entirely uninhabitable and the builders had no knowledge of our booking. Host didn't answer multiple phone calls from me or bookabach customer support. Eventually got a refund, but with no other places available, we ended up having to sleep 4 people in our car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Peaceful weekend away
Lovely wee batch with a view. Very relaxing and great beach walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Favourite spot
Lovely, cosy place to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan a.

6 friends getaway
loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris L.

Kakanui stayz
Great little spot, older style house but comfy. would stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024